Our next free update - The Crew® 2 Season 1 Episode 2: The Hunt - will be available to all The Crew® 2 players on January 20, including on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5.
It includes a new take on our Chase game mode, vehicles, as well as the brand-new Episode 2 Motorpass available right from launch. As ever, we’ll continue to roll fresh live content out to the game on a regular basis thereafter – vehicle drops, LIVE Summits, vanity items, and more!
You’ll find the full details below.
JOIN THE HUNT IN NEW EVENTS
As you know, Motorflix’ Season 1 features a mysterious outlaw group – The Masked – who attempt to steal from private bank Vault Corp.
In Episode 1 you starred as a member of Vault Corp’s Interception Unit, attempting to take the outlaws down in high-octane Street Race and Hypercar events. But for Episode 2: The Hunt, the outlaws are heading off the beaten track…
This time, you play the lead driver of Vault Corp’s specialist off-road Enforcer Unit!
You’ll be able to discover 8 new PvE Chase events, split between the Rally Raid and Rally Cross disciplines. Five events will be available at launch, followed by one new event every two weeks.
The day 1 events are:
You can access the events via a dedicated tab in the Activities menu, via the game map, or directly in the RR and RX categories. Please note that you will also need RR and RX Enforcer Unit vehicles to play the events, which brings us smartly to:
NEW VEHICLES & VANITY ITEMS
You’ll need Enforcer vehicles to do Vault Corp proud off-road, and we have a couple up for grabs in our latest Shop additions.
Available right from the get-go on January 20, the Ford F-150 SVT RAPTOR EVO1 Enforcer Unit (2010) brings some serious oomph to the Rally Raid discipline.
Not to be outdone, the Rally Cross discipline is fielding another behemoth in the Cadillac ESCALADE Enforcer Unit (2018).
We also have a number of newcomers outside of the seasonal theme, starting with the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (1994) in the Street Race discipline, and the Ram 1500 Rebel® TRX Concept (2017) in Rally Raid.
All of the above vehicles will be available for purchase in Bucks or Crew Credits, on January 20. Keep your eyes peeled over the following weeks and months for even more vehicle drops, and of course our usual new vanity item rotations.
EPISODE 2 MOTORPASS
With a new Episode, comes a new Motorpass! Here’s a taster of what it offers:
As a reminder, the Motorpass is an optional multi-tiered reward system, that players can progress through by completing Daily and Seasonal Challenges. There are 50 tiers in total, which offer both Free and Premium Rewards, and we feature a new Motorpass for every Episode.
NEW LIVE SUMMITS
For the competitors out there, the latest batch of LIVE Summits begins on January 20 with The Hunt.
It’s also our first Premium LIVE Summit of Episode 2, with the Rally Raid Hummer HX Concept Enforcer Unit (2008) up for grabs as a Platinum reward!
Be sure to check The Crew® Hub regularly to track your progress.
As usual, January 20 is just the beginning! Content drops and themed weeks will continue to offer regular, fresh new experiences as Episode 2: The Hunt progresses.
Keep an eye on our weekly articles and official channels for the latest news and announcements. We’ll see you on the road!
Are you ready for some high-speed action? The Next Chase is about to start. Keep on reading for the full lowdown on what’s happening this week in The Crew 2!
LIVE SUMMIT – THE NEXT CHASE (JAN 13-19)
The Next Chase is just about to begin and it’s going to be an action-packed LIVE Summit. Get ready to battle your rivals on the leaderboards once more and grab some sweet prizes. Here’s what you can win this week:
PLATINUM: HYPER CHASE NITRO GOLD: BMW Z4 SDRIVE35IS SILVER: LAMBORGHINI EGOISTA VISUAL PARTS BRONZE: 300K FOLLOWERS
Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 (2006) – Street Racing
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Light Rider Edition (2015) – Street Racing
NEW PVE EVENT
Alongside our LIVE Summit, we’re also releasing a new Hypercar PVE Chase event: HIGHSPEED TAKEDOWN! Like all HC events, it’s available from Star level for all to play and can be found in the Activities menu.
MOTORPASS - EPISODE ONE
The first episode of our Motorpass will be coming to an end on January 19th. It’s the final push for the Bugatti Chiron, hit tier 49 before the final date to add this Interception Unit to your garage for free!
VEHICLE & VANITY BUNDLE
This week’s wintery vehicle and vanity bundle is the aptly named Arctic Bundle. It includes the Koenigsegg Regera (HC), Blue Lightning Smoke, the Neon Rally Tire, and the Cyan Underglow. Get it from January 13th – 19th.
Happy 2021! We hope you refilled your tanks after this crazy ride through 2020, because it’s time to have a look at what’s in store for you this week in The Crew 2!
LIVE Summit – Car-Nage (January 6 – January 13)
New year, new beginnings. Let’s just say that this week’s LIVE Summit involves a lot of crashing and smashing – perfect way to get a fresh start and begin a new chapter from scratch!
PLATINUM: RED STORM UNDERGLOW GOLD: FENDER VERO (1984) SILVER: FORD MUSTANG SHELBY® VISUAL PARTS SET BRONZE: 300K FOLLOWERS
Ford Mustang Shelby® GT500® (2020) – Street Racing
Fender Frontiera (1956) – Demolition Derby
Hummer H1 ALPHA (2012) – Monster Truck
VEHICLE DROP
You’ve spied it in Chase events, and now you can get your hands on it! The Dodge Charger R/T Hemi® Masked Edition will be available to purchase in Bucks or Crew Credits from January 6!
To celebrate, we’ve even got a Masked vehicle and vanity bundle lined up in the Far & Beyond store! Be sure to check it out before January 12.
At their core, video games are about translating development teams’ passion into exciting stories for players. Today, we’re thrilled to have Vehicle Artist Christophe de Lentaigne de Logiviere bring one of those stories to light, specifically his passion for the legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, which we’re delighted to announce will be available in-game on December 16. Take it away, Christophe!
Hello, my name is Christophe de Lentaigne de Logiviere and I’m a Vehicle Artist at Ivory Tower. I’m very happy to be able to talk to you today about the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, and more specifically chassis 57453, better known by the mysterious appellation of “La Voiture Noire”.
A LEGEND STEEPED IN HISTORY
Rather than touching upon Bugatti’s pre-war history, I will instead focus specifically on the manufacturing journey that culminated in “La Voiture Noire” and its shroud of legend.
Jean Bugatti, son of Automobiles E. Bugatti founder Ettore, initially unveiled the Bugatti Type 57 at the Paris Motor Show of October 1933. His creation was ultimately the catalyst for a diverse range of artisanal car bodies.
Sporting a dual overhead camshaft eight-cylinder engine, the Type 57’s horsepower ranged from 140 to 200; the higher-end performance was achieved with an SC version that could push 210 km/h. While this may seem low by today’s standards, it was a pioneering technological achievement in an age where travel by horseback was still commonplace. Alongside the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, these vehicles are the ancestors of the modern supercar.
1935 then saw the introduction of the Bugatti Aérolithe, a unique prototype from which the protagonist of our story – the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic – was subsequently born in 1936.
Named after Jean Mermoz, the first aviator to fly over the South Atlantic and a close friend of Jean Bugatti’s, the Atlantic sports an exotically unique look, namely thanks to its stand-out wheels, elegantly long bonnet, and riveted dorsal seam.
Only four Atlantics were ever produced, each with its own specificities. Three of them were for customers. The fourth was made for Jean Bugatti himself, chassis number 57453, better known by its nickname “La Voiture Noire” (The Black Car, due to its colour). Not only was the car exclusive in its ownership, it is also the only Atlantic of which no record exists after 1938. Legend has it that it was hidden away for safekeeping at the outbreak of WW2; whether this was the case or not, it has not yet reappeared to this day.
Should the car eventually resurface, it would undoubtably be the most expensive automobile in the world – if it is even possible for the real value of such a masterpiece to be truly estimated.
FROM LEGEND TO VIDEO GAMES
My passion for the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic comes from the fact that it’s the very first car that I modelled in 3D, specifically chassis 57591 (the “Pope Atlantic”, one of the three models sold to customers and currently owned by Ralph Lauren). This was back in 2009 and, as a video game fan, I even “modded” the car into an open-world game to satisfy my inherent need to experience what it’s like to drive my 3D models. As a stickler for detail and a bit of a perfectionist, I did a lot of research into the story and design of the Atlantic.
Consequently, when the possibility arose to reproduce one of these mythical automobiles in The Crew 2, I was quick to request the responsibility of its integration. I was keen to put my expertise with time-honoured classic cars to use, as I had namely been able to do with the 1967 Volkswagen Beetle.
However, it was not simply a case of knowing the principles of 3D modelling and creating a base copy of the car. Even more crucial is knowledge of how parts were manufactured and put together for antique vehicles, and I built up my own expertise in this field by means of various classic vehicle restoration projects, including dismantling and rebuilding, part rehabilitation (sanding, chroming, polishing…), bodywork rehabilitation, and painting, to name but a few. This then allows for a better understanding and contextualisation of the reference materials at our disposal, to visualise the intended workings of the parts we model, as well as the materials used and their finish. In a nutshell, it helps us to understand their true purpose and function. Lastly, this also allows us to fill in potential blanks in the reference documentation, in an educated manner, should the need arise.
Now before going any further, it’s important to note that all four of the authentic Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic chassis are unique in their own right. For instance, the chassis 57591 Atlantic that I modelled in 2009, has unique front wings, exposed rear wheels, and six tailpipes instead of five; and these are but some of the more obvious differences. Chassis 57374 has a roof elevated by 12mm, chassis 57473 has very different bodywork to its three siblings, and the list goes on. These are four very different takes on the Atlantic, imbued with individuality in a way that’s a far cry from modern chain production, and therefore deserving of nothing less than in-depth study and investigation.
With this in mind, it should be no surprise that authenticity was always at the heart of my 3D reproduction of “La Voiture Noire”, my brush guided by the ten or so authenticated photos we were able to find of the real chassis 57453. These photographs are monochrome and over 80 years old, so it was certainly a considerable challenge.
Nevertheless, the photos allowed us to identify the majority of chassis 57453’s component parts. Cross-referencing with pictures of its three siblings’ chassis gave us excellent cues for those parts replicated in all four Atlantics, meaning that we were ultimately able to reproduce these details in meticulous detail.
WHEN VIDEO GAMES BECOME MUSEUMS
The result of this hard work is that The Crew 2 players will now exclusively be able to discover one of the most prestigious and legendary pieces of automotive history in the world. They will be able to scrutinise every last detail of this hommage to “La Voiture Noire”; get behind its majestic right-hand-drive, wood-sculpted steering wheel; admire the fabulous dials reminiscent of a plane’s cockpit; gaze down the length of its elegant hood towards the highly polished radiator cap.
Eagle-eyed players will note the difference between the left and right-hand side rims. The central clamping nuts are unique to their respective sides of the car, and read “Gauche” and “Droite” in French (left and right).
Also unique to chassis 57453 are the full-door window with its ventilation port, and elegantly simple handle design. The door’s upper ventilation slots and water evacuation are replicated only on chassis 57374.
Every dial and counter on the dashboard was treated to minute attention to detail, to ensure that players can enjoy a faithful and accurate reproduction.
Particular care was taken with the components and animation of the chassis, suspension, brake drums, and steering. Note that on the Bugatti Type 57, the steering column only directs the right wheel, which in turn then directs the left wheel by way of a steering synchronisation bar. Furthermore, the front axle is rigid, suspended from two leaf springs.
The lucky in-game owners of the Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic will be able to fit two other sets of rims, both of which are variations of the spoke rims hidden behind the hubcaps. They can be painted black, like the original spoke rims, or sport the metallic colouring namely showcased on chassis 57473.
The reconstruction also features an original number plate from Jean Bugatti’s own Atlantic.
Video games allow us to live dreams that would otherwise remain unattainable, conjuring before our eyes items or scenes that are – or are believed to be – forever lost. I firmly believe that gaming’s potential for such conservation should be put to as much use as possible, providing players with an experience that’s half “museum” and half entertainment to ensure that the memories of lost masterpieces are never forgotten.
On that note, I must now leave you to resume work on further vehicles for you to discover in-game. All of us here at Ivory Tower are determined to let our players live as many of their automotive dreams in The Crew 2 as possible!
Safe travels to you all, and we’ll see you on the road.
Santa’s back in town and he’s brought a whole load of gifts and treats for you. Let’s find out what’s happening in The Crew 2 this week!
BOOSTED EVENT
Starting on December 21st, we’re getting our festive boosts underway. Expect to find more LIVE Reward Crates appearing in freedrive, with better quality loot and more PVP rewards! Full details in a dedicated article tomorrow (December 16).
LIVE Summit – Santa Cruise 2 (December 16 – December 23)
Jump into the Santa Cruise 2 LIVE Summit and battle it out for a top position on the leaderboards, and some cool prizes! Aim for platinum to clinch a legendary set that will come in very handy with our festive boosts.
PLATINUM: LEGENDARY HC PERF PARTS (LIVE REWARD SNIFFER SET, SENSOR & COLLECTOR) GOLD: ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE S SILVER: GREEN SMOKE BRONZE: 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS
Check out this week’s LIVE Summit bundle and add some of these mischievous vehicles to your garage!
Red Bull RB14 Disruption Edition (2018) – Alpha GP
Kawasaki GPZ 900R “Ninja” (1984) – Street Racing
Mini Countryman All4 Racing (2015) – Rally Raid
Koeningsegg Agera R (2012) – Drift
Lancia Delta S4 (1985) – Rally Cross
VEHICLE PROMOTION
We’ve heard this Santa can be a bit of a bull at times, best to expect the unexpected. The Lamborghini Diablo GT “Bad Santa” Edition will be available in the Far & Beyond store until December 22nd. This bundle will include both vehicle and vanity items.
American or Italian? What suits you the best? If you cannot make up your mind, this week’s LIVE Summit bundle will give you both!
Pontiac Firebird T/A (1982) – Street Race
Ferrari Enzo Ferrari (2002) – Hypercar
VEHICLE PROMOTION
For those of you who cannot get enough of Italian cars, the Ferrari 488 Pista Matte Edition will be available in store until December 8th – be quick, do not hesitate! The bundle comes with vehicle and vanity items.
Get ready to start your action-packed adventure with Motorflix! Our very first theme, The Chase, will put you in the driving seat of Vault Corp’s Interception Unit.
LIVE SUMMIT – THE CHASE (NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 2)
This week is your first opportunity to prove that you’re the best stunt driver in Motornation. Jump into your Interception Unit suit, choose your ride, and take down the outlaws. Lights, camera, action!
PLATINUM: LEGENDARY SR PERF PARTS (NITRO CHEMIST SET, BULLDOZER & AIR INTAKE) GOLD: RETRO F1R3 RED TIRE SILVER: PAGANI ZONDA F VISUAL PARTS BRONZE: 300K FOLLOWERS
Get your hands on some classic American muscle and Italian horsepower in this week’s LIVE Summit bundle (and no, you didn’t misread that: The Dodge Charger R/T Hemi will be available in Demolition Derby!)
Dodge Charger R/T Hemi (1969) – Demolition Derby
Ford Mustang Boss 429 (1969) – Street Racing
Pagani Zonda F (2005) – Hyper Car
VEHICLE PROMOTION
Get your hands on the Mazda RX-7 Kemuri Edition and leave your competition in a trail of smoke. This vehicle and vanities bundle will be available in the Far & Beyond store until December 1st.
Our next free update - The Crew® 2 Season 1 Episode 1: The Chase - will be available to all The Crew® 2 players on November 25, including on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5.
It includes a brand-new game mode, vehicles, and Motorpass progression system available right from launch, as well as fresh live content rolled out to the game on a regular basis thereafter – further vehicle drops, LIVE Summits, vanity items, and more!
As announced at Ubisoft Forward, every Motorflix Season will bring a new theme and gameplay experience. For Season 1, the setting is a fictional series where a mysterious outlaw group foolishly decides to steal from private bank Vault Corp.
In Episode 1: The Chase, the outlaws must be stopped by Vault Corp’s elite Interception Unit before they escape the city – with players in the starring role of lead Interception driver!
The action takes place across 8 PvE events, split between the Street Race and Hypercar disciplines. Five events will be available at launch, followed by one new event every two weeks.
You can access the events via a dedicated tab in the Activities menu, or directly in the Street Race and Hypercar categories.
NEW VEHICLES & VANITY TYPE
The Seasonal theme doesn’t stop at events! Interception drivers need Interception Unit cars, and we happen to have a few packed into our customary line-up of brand-new Shop additions.
Available right off the bat on November 25, the Lamborghini Veneno Coupé Interception Unit (2020) is Vault Corp’s answer to the Hypercar discipline.
The Street Race discipline is also fielding a new contender, with the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Interception Unit (2018) joining the fray.
Variety is the spice of life, though, so we naturally also have additions that don’t follow the seasonal theme: welcome the powerful Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray (2020)[/] and stunning BMW M8 Competition Coupe (2020) to the Street Race discipline!
For the first time in The Crew® 2, we have a real-life new addition to the Demolition Derby discipline: the Dodge Charger R/T Hemi (1969)!
All of the above vehicles will be available for purchase in Bucks or Crew Credits, on November 25. Keep your eyes peeled over the following weeks and months for even more vehicle drops, including our sixth Elite Bundle!
And for those of you with the customizing bug, good news! We’re also adding a brand-new vanity type – Rooftops – that you’ll find in the Far & Beyond store.
NEW MOTORPASS SYSTEM
On November 18, we announced the Motorpass system that we’ll be adding to The Crew 2 alongside Episode 1: The Chase.
As a reminder, the Motorpass is an optional multi-tiered reward system, that players can progress through by completing Daily and Seasonal Challenges. There are 50 tiers in total, which offer both Free and Premium Rewards, and we’ll be running a new Motorpass for every Episode.
The competitors among you will be thrilled to hear that our latest batch of LIVE Summits is raring to go. We have a variety of themes lined up, from Vault Security to seasonal holidays, via more classic brand-focused Summits. It all kicks off on November 25 with The Chase.
And of course, our Premium LIVE Summits make their return with a new selection of exclusive vehicles up for grabs – starting with the Ford GT Interception Unit (2017)! This fantastic Hypercar will be the platinum reward for the Vault Interception Unit Academy LIVE Summit, starting December 2.
Be sure to check The Crew® Hub regularly to track your progress.
As ever, November 25 is just the beginning! Content drops and themed weeks will continue to offer regular, fresh new experiences for the duration of the Season, starting with Episode 1: The Chase and continuing with Episode 2: The Hunt in January 2021.
Keep an eye on our weekly articles and official channels for the latest news and announcements. We’ll see you on the road!
With the release of The Crew® 2 Season 1 Episode 1: The Chase, we are introducing a variety of new content, improvements and fixes to your game experience. Please see our patch notes below for the most notable changes.
This patch will be deployed via a maintenance starting at 10am Paris time on Wednesday, November 25, and your game client will automatically update to the latest version once it is live. Please follow our official channels to stay up to speed as to any changes.
DETAILED PATCH NOTES
Estimated patch size: 27 GB approx.
FEATURES
VANITY ITEMS
[Added] 1 new vanity type: Rooftops.
[Added] 92 new vanity items - to be released on a weekly basis through the shop, as LIVE Summit rewards, or in the Motorpass.
5 Smokes
13 Tires
14 Underglows
10 Nitros
17 Horns
7 Window Tints
15 2D Emotes
7 Rooftops
4 Outfit parts
[Fixed] Sweden Smoke particles coming only from the right wheel when speed is over 100 km/h with drift vehicles.
[Fixed] Typo in Laser Blast Underglow.
SUMMIT
[Added] 16 New LIVE Summits with their associated activities & rewards.
Keep track of upcoming LIVE Summits at The Crew Hub
HOBBIES
[Added] 6 Weekly Hobbies will now repeat every week.
GAME MODE
[Added] New Chase/Hunt Game mode with new visual props.
New map icons o New event start areas
New introduction videos
New visual tickets
16 new PvE events (8 in Episode 1, 8 in Episode 2)
MOTORPASS
[Added] 1 new Motorpass per Episode
50 reward tiers, including vehicles, vanity items, currency packs, and more.
Full details in our dedicated article
VEHICLES
VEHICLES
[Added] 29 New Vehicles, including:
Shop additions
Lamborghini Veneno Coupé Interception Unit (2020) – Hypercar (Nov 25)
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Interception Unit (2018) - Street Race (Nov 25)
Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray (2020) - Street Race (Nov 25)
BMW M8 Competition Coupe (2020) - Street Race (Nov 25)